Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Relevant Experience
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Elijah Waddington

Manchester,MAN

Summary

I am a self motivated and enthusiastic BBC apprentice with a strong passion for music and an incredibly varied creative and technical skillset, with years of experience in live music ensembles and a love for protecting grassroots and community led projects within the classical, jazz and folk sphere.

As an apprentice I have a strong background of timely task completion and prioritisation. I am a quick-learner and team player committed to shadowing experienced workers to enhance my skillset, committed to consistency and quality supported by superior attention to detail.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Early Careers Apprentice

BBC
Salford, Greater Manchester
2024.09 - Current
  • Developed broadcasting skills through hands-on training.
  • Assisted in various projects across BBC Radio 1, Radio 3, Radio 4, 5 Live, and 6 Music.
  • Practised with industry-specific software tools for editing during training sessions.
  • Supported creative initiatives such as Apprentice community podcast.

Education

GCSEs -

Whickham School
Whickham
2017.09 - 2022.07

A-Levels - French (B), Media(A), Music Technology(C)

Newcastle Sixth Form
Newcastle
2022.09 - 2024.06

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship - Broadcast And Media Systems Technical Operation

National Film And Television School
Beaconsfield
2024.09 - 2026.07

Skills

  • Innovative thinking
  • Studio coordination
  • Critical listening
  • Sound mixing techniques
  • Proficiency in multi-track recording
  • Mixing tracks
  • Digital audio workstations usage
  • Knowledge of musical genres
  • Studio equipment use
  • Recording equipment operation
  • Passionate about music education
  • Chamber music experience
  • Music theory familiarity
  • Folk and Jazz experience

Affiliations

  • Community Gardening
  • Beekeeping
  • Performing and songwriting

Relevant Experience

  • Jambone: I was the lead saxophonist of The Glasshouse's house band doing big band and improvisational work, getting the experience of travelling across the UK and working with artists such as Mama Terra and Kokoroko.
  • National Youth Choir- I volunteered to mentor kids in their first choral performance with NYT and it was a brilliant experience and sparked a strong passion for passing on classical music to a younger generation.

Timeline

Early Careers Apprentice

BBC
2024.09 - Current

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship - Broadcast And Media Systems Technical Operation

National Film And Television School
2024.09 - 2026.07

A-Levels - French (B), Media(A), Music Technology(C)

Newcastle Sixth Form
2022.09 - 2024.06

GCSEs -

Whickham School
2017.09 - 2022.07
Elijah Waddington